Östra Göinge kommun is making a significant investment in youth employment opportunities for the summer of 2026, according to local reports. The municipality has reportedly increased its budget for summer jobs by 38 percent, which will affect hourly wages for young workers.
Ann Ollhage, the municipality's labor market coordinator, emphasized the importance of the initiative in a written statement. "We know how much this means for our young people," Ollhage said.
We know how much this means for our young people
Applications for summer employment with Östra Göinge kommun are currently open through the municipality's website. Young people can apply for positions in various fields including facility maintenance, kitchen work, janitorial services, and recreational staff. The application deadline is reportedly March 15.
The move by Östra Göinge comes amid a broader regional trend where several municipalities in the area are guaranteeing summer jobs for 17-year-olds. According to regional reports, three out of five municipalities in the county now guarantee summer employment for those born in 2009 who have applied for positions.
This initiative is part of annual efforts by municipalities to prepare young people for future working life, with reported high interest from applicants this year.